DIY Surf Gate Moomba Thread

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After seeing all of the DIY Surf Gate attempts on other boats I figured there have to be folks trying this project on their Moombas.

The weather was crappy here this weekend so I figured I would have a go at it.

No, this is not a finished product by any means. It is a throw away test model that I will try in the next week or so.

I went with a 22.5 degree angle from the hull, and a 15 degree angle from top to bottom. I will let you all know how it works.

With the way I have it mounted (the redneck way) it doesn't touch anywhere on the boat, and is sturdy enough to shake the boat trailer when I push/pull on it.

Anyone else tried this yet?

Interested to see how it works out!

I found it surprising that the side with the gate is the opposite of surf side.

Yeah, it seems counterintuitive, but when you think about it, it makes sense.

The longer side of the boat's wake hits the center of the wake further back. This allows the short side to swell higher before the long side folds it over.

I have seen the Malibu rig in action and it really does pump out a good surf wake with minimal ballast.

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Originally Posted by NateHaskovec

I have seen the Malibu rig in action and it really does pump out a good surf wake with minimal ballast.

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I spent 2 days behind a 23 LSV with surf gate and I'll debate that with ya all day long.

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Originally Posted by wolfeman131

I spent 2 days behind a 23 LSV with surf gate and I'll debate that with ya all day long.

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Typed a long writeup, then the forum booted me off. lol.

I call a wake good if I can surf ropeless. I am new to surfing, so maybe it is no good for you.

I have surfed behind an LSV as well. It was good IMO..

I got to test my rig. It worked almost the same as the Malibu I rode behind.

Stock ballast full, wakeplate 80% up. Long pocket, not a ton of push.

The boat doesn't steer well to port at slow speeds. I should have realized this is why the Malibu system retracts at speeds less than 7mph...

I am trying to upload a wake pic, but the forum won't let me right now.

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Here's one. The forum is acting up for me.

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Originally Posted by NateHaskovec

Typed a long writeup, then the forum booted me off. lol.

I call a wake good if I can surf ropeless. I am new to surfing, so maybe it is no good for you.

I have surfed behind an LSV as well. It was good IMO..

I got to test my rig. It worked almost the same as the Malibu I rode behind.

Stock ballast full, wakeplate 80% up. Long pocket, not a ton of push.

The boat doesn't steer well to port at slow speeds. I should have realized this is why the Malibu system retracts at speeds less than 7mph...

I am trying to upload a wake pic, but the forum won't let me right now.

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Been a few discussions offline about giving this a go but you're the first on here that I know of. So what's next?

interesting, now about some surf tabs

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Originally Posted by wolfeman131

I spent 2 days behind a 23 LSV with surf gate and I'll debate that with ya all day long.

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Agreed, I've been told by several people who have ridden a Malibu equipped with surf gate that they like my wave much better. Is the surf gate faster?? Yep but it's no replacement for displacement...

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Originally Posted by NateHaskovec

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With the way I have it mounted (the redneck way) it doesn't touch anywhere on the boat, and is sturdy enough to shake the boat trailer when I push/pull on it.

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you sure right about going redneck!! I like



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Originally Posted by E4NASH

Agreed, I've been told by several people who have ridden a Malibu equipped with surf gate that they like my wave much better. Is the surf gate faster?? Yep but it's no replacement for displacement...

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x2.. heard that it's very quick to change sides but the wave is not that stellar.

Wouldn't regular trim tabs along with ballast work better and be easier to install?

I am super stoked that some one tried this and that it works! Nice JOB! Now I am to curious about the trim tabs and see the difference between the waves of a loaded (listing) boat and the loaded "surf gate" boat to see the difference!